About Gary:

Gary graduated from Manchester University (UK) with a first class honours degree (distinction)  and a number of university prizes. He arrived in Tauranga in 2000, after several years in general practice he was appointed as consultant dental surgeon for the Bay of Plenty District Health Board. He has gained fellowships for the Royal Australasian and United Kingdom College of Dental Surgeons, and has most recently been awarded a Masters degree with distinction.

He established the dental department for restorative care at Tauranga Hospital then went on to establish a new dental service in Whakatane Hospital.   Gary has a wealth of knowledge and expertise in advanced restorative dentistry, oral surgery, laser treatment, mini implants and intravenous sedation.

 About Carl:

Carl graduated with honours from the university of Ghent in Belgium in 1989. He worked in his own private practice for 26 years before moving to New Zealand in 2016.

Carl believes in putting his patients at ease during treatment and trying to make the treatment as pain free as possible. He is highly experienced in dentures, crown and bridge work and has a lot of experience working with implants.

Seeing his patients happy with their smile after he has treated them, whether it is through a simple procedure or a more complicated treatment, is rewarding for Carl.   

 About Megan:

Megan graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery with Distinction from the University of Otago. She began her career at Auckland District Health Board, where she gained valuable experience working alongside oral and maxillofacial surgeons and specialist dentists.

Following this, Megan spent 12 years in private practice in Auckland, developing broad experience across all aspects of general dentistry. Her clinical practice includes restorative and cosmetic dentistry, crown and bridge work, dentures, and she has a special interest in endodontics (root canal treatment).
Known for her calm and caring approach, Megan takes the time to ensure patients feel well informed, comfortable, and relaxed in the dental chair. She is passionate about empowering patients to make positive, long-term changes to improve their oral health.

In 2025, Megan relocated to Tauranga with her young family to embrace a more balanced lifestyle. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband, three children, and family dog, getting outdoors on her bike or walking, visiting the beach, and unwinding in the kitchen baking sweet treats.
   

 About Antonia:

Dr Antonia graduated in 2014 from the University of Otago, in Dunedin. She originally grew up in Tauranga and has since lived and worked in a variety of places. Her experience includes working in some of the rural communities of New Zealand, and also most recently near Adelaide in Victor Harbor, Australia. Her formative years as a young dentist were spent gaining valuable experience in Auckland, where she also met her husband, Mitchell. They are both enjoying being back in the Bay of Plenty and enjoying everything Tauranga has to offer, including being close to family.

Antonia enjoys the challenges that dentistry has to offer and the aspect of helping people practically. She grew up playing the piano and enjoys working with her hands, which helps with the artistic and surgical aspects of dentistry. She excelled at her studies at university, gaining her degree with distinction, and she enjoys keeping abreast of the changes in dentistry and updating her knowledge. Antonia looks forward to meeting you if she has not already, and attending to your dental care.